Certified Veterinary Technician

About the role

Proudly serving Central Point and the surrounding community since 2009, we are preparing to reopen after a temporary closure. This is a unique opportunity to join a hospital that is starting fresh with a renewed focus on team medicine, high-quality patient care, and utilizing technicians to their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Experienced CVT preferred but willing to train the right person!
• Starting Salary: $21 – 25 per hour, depending on experience, education, certifications and licensure
• Additional Benefits: Continuing education allowance, License reimbursement, Scrub allowance
• Location: 1333 Plaza Blvd e, Central Point, OR 97502
• $1000 SIGN ON BONUS

Who you are

• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) in Oregon required – or ability to obtain/transfer license within 3 months of hire
• Degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program preferred
• 3 years’ experience as a veterinary technician or assistant in a veterinary clinical setting preferred
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Passion for working with animals and their owners
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
• Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
• Able to perform venipuncture and Intravenous (IV) catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
• Skilled in digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning
• Perform complete dental procedures, including digital x-rays, scaling, polishing, charting
• Confident with general anesthesia and surgical assisting (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique, recovery)
• Perform medical math, accurately calculate, draw up and administer drugs
• Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); automated in-house machines
• Excellent client communication/education
• Able to perform Technician appointments independently, including accurate medical record documentation

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Passion for working with animals and their owners
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
• Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
• Able to perform venipuncture and Intravenous (IV) catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
• Skilled in digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning
• Perform complete dental procedures, including digital x-rays, scaling, polishing, charting
• Confident with general anesthesia and surgical assisting (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique, recovery)
• Perform medical math, accurately calculate, draw up and administer drugs
• Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); automated in-house machines
• Excellent client communication/education
• Able to perform Technician appointments independently, including accurate medical record documentation

Skills

• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Passion for working with animals and their owners
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
• Understand the importance of excellent communication and organizational skills
• Able to perform venipuncture and Intravenous (IV) catheter placement (cephalic, saphenous, and jugular)
• Skilled in digital radiology (X-ray) including positioning
• Perform complete dental procedures, including digital x-rays, scaling, polishing, charting
• Confident with general anesthesia and surgical assisting (induction, intubation, monitoring, aseptic technique, recovery)
• Perform medical math, accurately calculate, draw up and administer drugs
• Laboratory skills including microscope (ear and fecal cytology); automated in-house machines
• Excellent client communication/education
• Able to perform Technician appointments independently, including accurate medical record documentation

Benefits

• Your well-being matters to us. AmeriVet appreciates the level of dedication it takes to provide care and quality to the communities you serve, and as a reflection, we offer comprehensive benefits and additional services for you.
• Competitive pay with Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and more!
• Pet care discounts for your pets
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Over 200+ locations all over the US to choose between with AmeriVet partnering practices
• A great place to work with motivated and well-trained staff
• Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!
• AmeriVet partnering practices are rapidly growing and expanding, adding more perks and inclusion for hospitals and professionals in the industry!